# Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 6,500

https://mins.news/en/item/31210

- TASS, 2026-08-25 02:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2177239

> The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 6,509. More than 226,000 people have received medical assistance, 6,462 were rescued, and over 25,000 homes suffered significant damage. The June 24 quake involved two tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5, followed by more than 1,500 aftershocks.

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